#C6BEAA Hex Color
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This muted, bleached beige acts as a neutral foundation for minimalist interiors and luxury packaging. Because of its pale, ashy undertones, #c6beaa can appear washed out if paired against pure white. Use it as a dominant base where you need warmth without the intensity of yellow. Black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code, ensuring high contrast for small, readable body copy.
Questions about #c6beaa
What is #c6beaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6beaa is rgb(198, 190, 170), in HSL hsl(43, 20%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 14%, 22%.
Does #c6beaa look better with warm or cool tones?
Because #c6beaa features distinct ashy undertones, it generally works best when paired with cool neutrals like slate or soft grays. Avoiding pure white is recommended, as the high contrast can make this specific beige appear washed out or muddy by comparison.
Is #c6beaa readable on white or black?
#c6beaa has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.